Telephone Installer Jobs in Washington, DC

A Telephone Installer in the construction industry is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication lines, including telephone, broadband, and cable TV. They work on various construction sites, installing telephone jacks and running wires, setting up telecommunications equipment, and ensuring all systems are properly connected and operational. They also perform troubleshooting and repairs, responding to service calls and replacing faulty equipment as necessary. Important skills for this role include physical fitness to handle the manual labor, technical knowledge to understand telecommunications equipment, and customer-service skills for dealing with clients.

Prior to becoming a Telephone Installer, an individual may have held roles such as a Telecommunications Technician, where they would gain hands-on experience with installing and repairing telecommunications equipment, or a Cable Installer, which would provide experience with running wires and cables. Some may also start as a Customer Service Representative in a telecommunications company, which would improve their communication and problem-solving skills. Important certifications for a Telephone Installer include the Telecommunications Installation and Service certification and the Fiber Optics Technician certification, both of which demonstrate the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively perform the role.

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MasTec Communications Group

Central Office Installer III

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Central Office Installer III you will travel the country developing new skills, working in a safety-minded...

Telecommunications Technician II NEW

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago

Utilize and calibrate network cabling test equipment, overseeing testing procedures....

Cable Technician

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 hours ago

Requirements -A minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination....

Telecommunications Technician 3 - Chantilly, VA

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 hours ago

to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding. +...

Cleared Lead Cable Technician NEW

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling....

Structured Cable Technician

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Use hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and various power tools such as hammer drills and saws....

Cable Technician NEW

  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

Requirements Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination....

Fire Alarm Technician (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician (Electronic Equipment Tech II) Salary $61,257.25 - $102,095.55 Annually Location FAIRFAX (FJ20), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 25-01236 Department Facilities...

Cleared Lead Cable Technician

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling....

Fire Alarm Technician (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

  • Fairfax, VA (15 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (15 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Job Announcement Performs complex tasks related to testing, troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing critical commercial building fire detection, fire suppression and...

Cable Installation Technician, Infrastructure Delivery

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 days ago

equipment - Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies - Experience with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment - Knowledge...

Controls Installer

  • Takoma Park, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Takoma Park, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 days ago

Controls Installer Job Description The role of Controls Installer involves working on-site under the direct supervision of the site superintendent, collaborating closely with a team of...

Fire Alarm Technician NEW

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician Building People LLC/The View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Reston, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) The Building People delivers...

Cable Technician - UNCLEARED Level 0

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination....

Cable Technician (Secret Cleared)

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

**depending on experience Full Benefits: Cigna medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, sick leave as required by law Keywords: cable, cables, cabling, cable technician, cable installation,...

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Washington, DC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers in Washington, DC
None
34.1%
1-2 years
29.6%
2-4 years
25.6%
10+ years
7.3%
Less than 1 year
2.2%
4-6 years
1.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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